July 16, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn, Soybeans Fall Back on Profit Taking

Corn and soybean futures ended lower on Thursday as traders took profits following sharp gains a day earlier, while a stronger U.S. dollar and declining crude oil prices added pressure. Wheat ended mainly lower.

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July 16, 2026

IGC Cuts World Corn Production Estimate on EU Heat

The International Grains Council (IGC) has cut its 2026-27 world corn production forecast on the heels of damaging heatwaves across parts of Europe.

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July 16, 2026

AI Adoption Could Boost Canadian Ag Competitiveness: FCC Report

Faster adoption of artificial intelligence could improve productivity, resilience and global competitiveness across Canadian agriculture, but the sector continues to lag other industries and leading countries, according to...

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July 16, 2026

Saskatchewan Crop Conditions Mixed as Fields Dry

Saskatchewan crop conditions were mixed compared to a week earlier, with soybeans showing a sharp improvement while ratings declined for canola, lentils and several other crops, according to the latest provincial crop repo...

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July 15, 2026

Chicago Close: Black Sea Attacks Send Wheat Prices Soaring

Wheat saw particularly sharp gains on Wednesday as escalating attacks on grain infrastructure and commercial shipping in the Black Sea raised concerns about disruptions to global supplies.

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July 15, 2026

Prairie Grain Shipments to Return to Port of Churchill

Prairie grain will begin moving to the Port of Churchill later this week, marking the first grain shipment through the northern Manitoba trade corridor since 2020.

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July 15, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates as Economy Shows Signs of Recovery

The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, saying the Canadian economy is beginning to recover but continues to face risks from the Middle East conflict and uncertain U.S. trade policy.

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July 15, 2026

Warmer Weather Speeds Manitoba Crop Development; Excess Moisture Still a Concern

Warm temperatures accelerated crop development across Manitoba during the past week, although excess moisture, flooding and storm damage continued to affect fields in several regions, according to the latest weekly crop re...

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July 14, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Slip on Improved Condition Ratings

Corn and soybean futures ended lower on Tuesday as improving U.S. crop condition ratings encouraged technical selling, while wheat rebounded.

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July 13, 2026

U.S. Winter Wheat Harvest Passes Two-Thirds Complete; Spring Wheat Condition Up

The U.S. winter wheat harvest advanced past two-thirds complete this past week, while spring wheat conditions improved slightly, according to Monday’s USDA crop progress report.

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July 13, 2026

U.S. Corn, Soy Conditions Inch Higher

The condition of the U.S. corn and soybean crops improved over the past week, while development continued to run ahead of normal, according to Monday’s USDA crop progress report.

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July 13, 2026

ICE Close: Sharp Crude Gains Pull Canola Higher

Canola futures closed higher on Monday, supported by sharp gains in crude oil and strength across competing oilseed markets.

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July 13, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Rise on Midwest, Plains Heat

Corn and soybean futures moved higher on weather concerns Monday, while wheat markets finished mixed.

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